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Jun. 17, 2013

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ChuckStrong was born in crisis and grew to galvanize a team, rally a community and become a cause. On Monday, its source won national recognition.

Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano received the George Halas Award, presented annually by the Professional Football Writers Association to the NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.

"I am honored and humbled to receive this award," Pagano said in a statement released by the Colts. "The encouragement I received from my family, friends, the Irsay family, the Colts organization, the city of Indianapolis ...